JOB: Aurora Production Manager

http://www.auroraphotos.com/positions.html

Aurora Photos Production Manager

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Work with some of the best photography in the world!
Aurora Photos, an independent international photo agency located in Portland, Maine, seeks a motivated, energetic, detail oriented individual to join the Aurora team and manage our digital workflow and photographic submissions process. This is a hands-on position, requiring the individual to immerse themselves in our workflow process.

Duties:

• Play a lead role in managing image supplier and distributor relationships
• Process and track photographer and supplier agency submissions
• Communicate with photographers
• Develop new workflow procedure and policy
• Update captions, keywords and other metadata
• Distribute Aurora materials to image partners
• Manage back end systems for asset and content management for agency website, auroraphotos.com
• Provide technical assistance to sales team for image delivery

Job Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree; strong management and leadership skills.
• At least 2 years of digital media industry / digital asset management experience.
• Must understand the commercial stock and editorial photography marketplace and the conduct of business, with client, photographer and employee relations.
• Must be a team player, who has the ability to self-motivate and work independently
• Must be able to multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneously from inception to completion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and experience working with photographers and managing photographer relationships.
• Understand the fundamentals of a developing business whose website is both its number one sales and marketing tool and where the digital process and work flow is the sole foundation.
• A basic understanding of intellectual property rights issues as they apply to the licensing of content.
• A passion and respect for photography.

Required Skills:

• Experience with Macintosh OS
• Strong working knowledge of Excel or Numbers
• Advanced Photoshop retouching skills and knowledge of image formatting, color profiles, and file formats
• Experience working with asset management programs such as Photomechanic or Adobe Bridge
• Knowledge of IPTC and metadata standards
• Familiarity with Filemaker Pro, MYSQL or other database experience a plus

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THIS IS A FULL TIME, SALARIED POSITION WITH BENEFITS. START DATE: IMMEDIATELY. Position is located in Portland, Maine. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send a letter of introduction, resume and references to Karl Schatz, kschatz@auroraphotos.com

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JOBS: Washington Post Video Internships (3)

Video Journalist Intern

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Job Description

The Washington Post’s video department is seeking students with strong skills and interest in video journalism for internships. Interns will develop skills in shooting, reporting and editing breaking news, daily and feature video stories as well as assist with on-location filming for various recurring video shows. Candidates should have flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Must have experience shooting DV/HDV video and editing with Final Cut Pro. Interns are preferred to have coursework or field experience in visual journalism or a related journalism/media degree. This is a part-time paid position.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Working toward (or a recent graduate with) a BA or MA in journalism, communications or similar discipline
• Strong video shooting, editing and narrative storytelling skills
• Strong news judgment
• Ability to conceptualize projects in new and innovative ways
• Ability to work in the field with limited supervision
• Experience with Final Cut Pro, Final Cut X or similar video editing software
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Great work ethic and self-starting attitude
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability and desire to learn new software and technologies quickly and adapt to change

Job Location

• Washington, DC, USA

Position Type

• Part-time/16-hours per week

To Apply:

• Please send resume, cover letter, including online video samples, to postvideointernship@gmail.com making sure to indicate in subject line which internship you are applying for.

DEADLINES:

• Summer – April 30
• Fall/Winter – August 1
• Spring – December 1

Studio Technician Intern

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Job Description

The Washington Post news video department is seeking an intern with a strong interest in learning live studio production. He or she will get hands-on experience in a broadcast control room, assisting in the daily production of multiple live shows or pre-taped segments in The Washington Post’s studios. This internship will provide live production opportunities to gain skills in areas such as teleprompter, graphics playback, technical directing, robotic cameras and running an audio mixer. In addition, the intern will get experience learning and operating a video router, patch panels, internal CATV system and fibre transmission – all skills crucial to becoming a broadcast professional. This is a part-time paid position.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Working toward (or a recent graduate with) a BA or MA in journalism, communications or similar discipline
• Strong technical aptitude
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines at once
• Great work ethic and self-starting attitude
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability and desire to learn new software and technologies quickly and adapt to change

Job Location

• Washington, DC, USA

Position Type

• Part-time/16-hours per week

To Apply:

• Please send resume, cover letter, including online video samples, to postvideointernship@gmail.com making sure to indicate in subject line which internship you are applying for.

DEADLINES:

• Summer – April 30
• Fall/Winter – August 1
• Spring – December 1

Fold Video Intern

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Job Description

The Washington Post’s video program, “The Fold” is seeking students with strong skills and interest in video journalism for internships. Interns will develop skills in shooting, editing, scripting, reporting and developing story ideas. They will also support the team in other aspects of digital journalism including writing for the web, social media and working with our content management system. Candidates should have flexible hours. Must have experience shooting DV/HDV video and editing. Interns are preferred to have coursework or field experience in visual journalism or a related journalism/media degree. This is a part-time paid position.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Working toward (or a recent graduate with) a BA or MA in journalism, communications or similar discipline
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Strong news judgment
• Experience with Final Cut Pro, Final Cut X or similar video editing software
• Ability to work quickly and adjust to changing circumstances
• Ability and desire to learn new software and technologies quickly and meet deadlines

Job Location

• Washington, DC, USA

Position Type

• Part-time/16-hours per week

To Apply:

• Please send resume, cover letter, including online video samples, to postvideointernship@gmail.com making sure to indicate in subject line which internship you are applying for.

DEADLINES:

• Summer – April 30
• Fall/Winter – August 1
• Spring – December 1

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JOB: Photo/Video/Editor/Design/Coordinator positions available

Looking for a few full time positions to fill for a client.
5-7 years experience
3 year contract
Location will be at the Navy Yard
Positions:
- Videographer/editor
- Photojournalist
- Multimedia designer
- Digital Signage Manager
- Exhibit coordinator

Let me know if anyone is interested or has a name of someone who may be.

Thanks.

TOM GAMERTSFELDER CREATIVE INSTIGATOR
QNEXIS, INC. 11800 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE SUITE 400 RESTON, VA 20191
w 703.464.5100 X 108 | c 703.407.5151 | www.qnexis.com

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JOB: Studio Manager (DC)

Studio Manager for Architectural Photography Studio D.C.

Hoachlander Davis Photography is looking for an ambitious studio manager to join our team. We are a D.C. based photography studio that specializes in commercial and residential architecture, interior design, and landscape design.

We are looking for a part time studio manager with an interest in architectural photography and digital retouching experience. Ideally, we’d like hire someone who is excited to learn the fundamentals of running an architectural business and who will work collaboratively with our team of photographers.

The studio manager organizes incoming jobs, collaborates with photographers on image processing and retouching, coordinates client deliverables, and handles digital asset management.  The studio manager will sometimes work with the photography team as an assistant on their photo shoots. Assisting and lighting experience is a plus. Other responsibilities include client communication, office organization and administrative, tracking & ordering office supplies, invoicing, general office clean up, website and blog updates, shipping client product.

Requirements:

-Advanced Photoshop , Adobe Bridge, & Camera Raw User

-Familiarity with Photomatix & Capture One Software.

-Digital Asset Management/Archiving

-Overall organization skills, strategic thinking, and attention to detail.

-Strong interest in architectural photography

The studio manager will be expected to work 20-24 hours per week. The schedule can be flexible- to be determined by weekly calendar. When deadlines are imminent, the studio manager may need to work longer hours. The studio manager will be free to pursue their own photographic work and have the flexibility to work on their own photographic projects separate from HDP’s client work as time allows and HDP’s client materials are delivered in a timely fashion.

Please submit a resume and a portfolio of 10-15 images to info@hdphoto.com.

 

 

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Managing Photographer for Online DC publication – Elevation DC

**Managing Photographer for Online DC publication – Elevation DC – http://www.elevationdcmedia.com/

IMG (http://issuemediagroup.com/) is a publishing group that puts out online publications that report on growth and new economy in cities all over the US.  IMG tries to capture young creative energy from city to city and bring it, newsletter style to a large pool of local email boxes.  The editorial thrust is to report on “what’s next” for these cities.

We’ve started publications in 19 other markets all over the US and DC is the next city that we’d like to begin exploring.  This means I’ll need a Lead Photographer for the DC area and was wondering if this is something that you might be able to help connect me with some talent in the DC area…..

Compensation
$125 for masthead images
$225 for feature stories
$100 for issue assembly using Content Management System (once per week)
This photographer would …..

-have to live in DC
-Photograph features as assigned by the Managing editor
-Work with Managing editor to lay out an editorial schedule.
-Photograph 1 Masthead Image per week (top image)
-Edit / Resize / Illustrate / Publish your photos in our Content Management System
-assign features to freelancers if need be

Please email a short intro, past experience, one joke(optional), and an online portfolio to Persicophoto@gmail.com

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JOB: Multimedia Producer

Job Opening:

Multimedia Producer

Education Week is seeking a creative, versatile multimedia producer to join a dynamic, committed, and fun-loving team of Web professionals. We are seeking a multimedia journalist who can bring fresh ideas, video-editing skills, and cutting-edge digital graphics to a talented news operation that provides first-rate content for education policymakers, frontline educators, and wider audiences.

Published by the independent, nonprofit organization Editorial Projects in Education, Education Week spans multiple platforms, including a weekly print edition, a well-established online presence at edweek.org with more than 1 million registrants, specialized e-newsletters, special reports, a growing roster of staff- and guest-written blogs, webinars, online chats, video, and live events for education leaders.

The producer’s role will include: combining news articles, art, social media, and multimedia into vibrant content packages; editing video and audio and working with live-streaming operations; working with editorial and art colleagues to conceptualize and develop visually compelling and interactive features to enhance staff-written news content; and participating in and leading various projects, such as work with databases, video and audio production, photo galleries, interactive design, user-generated content, and community building. An eye for quality, technical integrity, and journalistic standards are essential.

Online news presentation techniques and technology are constantly changing, and our producers are expected to bring new ideas, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit to the job. You will have a voice and ownership of projects, working with reporters and editors in a collaborative team environment to conceptualize new storytelling features and enhancements to bring depth and breadth to online content.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in journalism and 2-5 years experience in news/information and multimedia production. Commitment to bringing stories to life through motion graphics, digital games, and other creative digital platforms.  Ability to work collaboratively with editorial, art, photo, and Web production colleagues.  Experience or interest in web development a plus.

Technical Qualifications:

• Experience with digital news production, content management systems, and blogging platforms.
• A commitment to good journalism. Knowledge of journalistic standards and the ability to work quickly and independently while being meticulous about quality and technical integrity.
• Proficiency in AfterEffects and Final Cut X is required.  Experience with Adobe Premier would be a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite CS5 or above.
• Interest in and knowledge of education policy is a plus.
• Interest or experience in Web development and design a plus.
• Experience with on-site A/V production, editing or shooting video is a plus.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, or Javascript is a plus.

Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package and collegial work environment. Located in Bethesda, a vibrant suburb of Washington, D.C. Office is within walking distance to Metro, adjacent to popular bike path, and has on-site workout facilities.

To apply, contact Kathleen Kennedy Manzo, Managing Editor, Education Week – edweek.org

kmanzo@epe.org

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JOB: Photo Editor at Wash Post

http://www.gorkanajobs.com/job/14454/the-washington-post-photo-editor-assistant-photo-editor-d-c-/

 

The Washington Post, Photo Editor/Assistant Photo Editor – D.C.

Location: Washington, D.C.

The Washington Post is hiring for a News Photo Editor and an Assistant Photo Editor.

The News Photo Editor will help to maintain and improve the overall photographic direction of the Washington Post daily print publication and website. The News Photo Editor will participate in editorial planning meetings related to all photography for the primary news sections and will contribute to the overall photographic direction of the newspaper through the use of staff photographers, freelance assignment photographers, and wire and photo agency research. The News Photo Editor will work closely with news designers and top editors to create the most effective visual display for Post readers.

Responsibilities:

— Works closely with the Photo Director and Deputy Director to conceive and execute excellent daily news photography for the organization.
— Reflects the Photo Director’s vision in working with the assignment desk and working with staff and freelance photographers, other photo editors, and agency photo researchers.
— Responsible for the visual impact of his or her photo editing and research in the news sections.
— Works in a team atmosphere with other editors in effectively assigning and producing original photography daily.
— Researches and procures existing photographic imagery from wires, agencies, archival and personal collections.
— Works within the prescribed budget provided by the Photo Director and Deputy Director.
— Obtains and delivers photography as well as accurate credit and caption information on deadline.
— Negotiates usage rights, issues contracts, and obtains all necessary forms and invoices.
— Works closely with design team and editors to insure an environment of creative collaboration.
— Participates in pre-press color review process when needed.
— Cultivates and maintains contacts with freelance photographers and agencies.
— Possesses up-to-date knowledge of photography, along with a solid understanding and command of journalistic principles.
— Works closely with online photo editing team to provide input and relevant imagery for the website.
— The News Photo Editor reports to the Photo Director.

Desired Minimum Education and Work Experience:

— 5 years professional experience working in a large newspaper or magazine photo department.
— Proven ability to produce successful photography and conduct superior photo research on tight deadlines Bachelor’s degree in photography, fine art or journalism.
— Must be able to work independently without supervision on deadline.
— Must be able to multitask and work within a prescribed budget.
— Must be able to be pro-active and initiate creative problem solving.
— This position requires extensive knowledge of photographers and photographic styles, along with an eye for outstanding photography and the ability to develop and execute narrative news imagery.
— This position requires strong visual, interpersonal, and negotiating skills.
— Proficiency in PhotoShop and Photo Mechanic on Mac and PC platforms.
— Experience working in a CMS environment.
— Knowledge of all styles of photography and familiarity with multimedia storytelling.

Qualified candidates are invited to send a resume and cover letter to MaryAnne Golon (golonm@washpost.com)  or Shirley Carswell (carswells@washpost.com) by Aug. 30. The Post offers an outstanding, progressive benefits package, including: Health and dental benefits, flexible health care and dependent care spending accounts, 401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan, life and disability insurance and tuition reimbursement.

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JOB: Richmond Photojournalist

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Job Description

Staff photojournalist with the ability to tell stories visually and capture stills, video and audio in a meaningful, creative and ethical manner. Cover daily assignments as well as generating ideas and working with reporters, editors and producers on projects. Must be able to provide complete and accurate captioning following the AP Stylebook. Other duties include: processing of film or digital imagery, scanning, editing, cropping, scaling, toning to standards, archiving — including the proper filing of negatives and/or digital images on the day photographed. Every staff photographer helps with lab duties as needed and may be required to train and work on the photo desk. This sometimes means spending the whole shift processing digital images. This may include: studio photography, digital imagery, retrieval of archival materials, electronic printing, redistribution of imagery, answering inquiries, flatbed scanning, captioning and filing. Infrequent, out-of-town jobs will be part of the work mix, requiring overnight or multiple-day stays on location.

Required Skills

Demonstrated photographic skills including: spot news, feature, sports, portraiture, small and large studio setups, lighting and exposure, remote location lighting, use of fill flash. Computer literacy using PC platforms including demonstrated skills and understanding of Photoshop and its color management and a word processing program, and Adobe Premiere Pro. Experience with remote transmission of images and video. Proficiency in English composition, grammar, syntax, punctuation and spelling. Demonstrated journalistic skills including understanding of accepted professional standards. Must be able to communicate effectively with the public, colleagues and editors, be able to take constructive criticism and direction. Must generate own story ideas. Must be an effective time manager, set priorities, accomplish tasks in the order needed at the time needed. Accurate Typist. Driver’s license required. Required to work a rotating shift that changes weekly. Must be able to communicate with colleagues and editors and work as part of a team when needed, and must be able to take constructive criticism and direction. Must be able to juggle several assignments/stories at one time. Must be familiar with the workflow of a website and use developing technology, including smart phones, to deliver photos, audio and video of breaking news.

Required Experience

Three years experience on a daily newspaper or website preferred.

Job Location

Richmond, VA US

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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JOB: K12 Media Specialist

https://www8.ultirecruit.com/KIN1002/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*0898CFA1603154EF

Job: Media Specialist
City	Herndon
State	VA
Description	K¹² is a dynamic company on a mission to provide the most compelling, comprehensive, and effective K-12 education available. Our employees are a critical part of an organization that is providing powerful, new options for the way children can be educated. They have a passion for education and a drive to make a difference. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of integrity. We have the same high expectations for our employees as we do for the students who are in our programs. Media Rights Specialist (Staff, reporting to Rights Manager) Skills Requirement: Must have experience in clearing digital publishing rights to audio, video, and photography. Must have working knowledge of rights requirements for digital and print publishing formats. Position will perform duties as assigned by Rights Manager. These may include: • Clear rights for media used in K12 curriculum products. • Assist in yearly media renewals • Maintain micro-stock media credits and stock media subscriptions • Act as backup when Rights Manager is out of office • Responsible for image replacement process • Maintain rights information in Digital Asset Management system • Process invoices for approval • Maintain Vendor information documents (pricing, contact, terms)
Requirements	Experience and Education: • One to three years related experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have experience in clearing digital publishing rights to audio, video, and photography. Must have working knowledge of rights requirements for digital and print publishing formats.• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing. • Strong detail and organization focus. • Strong ability and initiative to solve complex problems. EOE and Drug Free Workplace

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JOB: Photo Editor (DC)

TMG, a national leader in custom media headquartered in downtown Washington, DC, is seeking an outstanding photo editor/researcher to join our team. Major responsibilities include assigning photo shoots nationally and locally, researching stock photography online and handling downloading and billing for photo use. Experience obtaining stock of celebrities and working with celebrity publicists strongly preferred. Minimum of four years’ experience in assigning and research required. Position requires excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, rigorous attention to detail, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines with a variety of staffers. Familiarity with photo copyright issues is expected. TMG is known for the quality of its clients, staff and products, and the innovation it brings to print and digital products. Please visit our web site at http://www.tmgcustommedia.com .

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